Rezauddin Ahmed Stalin -Photo : Collected

DHAKA, Sept 21, 2025 (BSS)- Rezauddin Ahmed Stalin has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy for a one-year term.

“Stalin will serve as Director General of the Academy for one year from the date of joining, subject to the condition that he will relinquish ties with other organizations,” said a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration today.

Born in 1962 in Nalbhanga village of Jhenaidah, Rezauddin Ahmed published his first poem, "Shapath", at the age of eight. A Dhaka University graduate, he built his career in journalism and cultural activities and later served as deputy director of the Nazrul Institute. 

Author of 45 poetry books, Stalin received the Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2006 for his contributions to poetry. His poetry has been translated into English, Hindi, Russian, German, Chinese, Japanese, and French. 

The post of DG of Shilpakala fell vacant as Syed Jamil Ahmed resigned from the position on Feb 28 last. 

Secretary of the Shilpakala Academy Mohammad Wares Hossain was given charge as acting director general on March 4, 2025.
  
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